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A QUIET WEEK

Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.[Psalm 141:3 NRSVUE] The title of today’s reflection was inspired by Garrison Keillor’s opening line from his weekly satirical parody “The News from Lake Wobegon,” which aired years ago each Saturday evening on many National Public Radio stations. Keillor beganContinueContinue reading “A QUIET WEEK”

CADENCES OF HOME

How shall we sing the LORD’S song upon an alien soil?[PSALM 137:4 BCP] Monday, September 15, began the month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage in the United States. My wife and I have already taken part in two celebrations so far in 2025. Sammy De Leon Saturday night we were at Severance Music Center in ClevelandContinueContinue reading “CADENCES OF HOME”

CONQUER KILLING WITH KINDNESS

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.ephesians 4:32 I strongly considered taking this day off. The benefit of retirement is that I have that option, or should I more accurately say, that luxury. I could justify not posting by saying that my initial commitment was toContinueContinue reading “CONQUER KILLING WITH KINDNESS”